Top wireless stories of the week ending in 6/22/2012

June 22, 2012

Verizon to ‘promptly’ use AWS for LTE: Verizon Wireless will move quickly to use the AWS spectrum it is paying $3.9 billion to acquire from four cable operators, two of its executives told officials from the FCC’s wireless bureau this week.

FCC may open cell phone radiation inquiry: The FCC is considering opening an investigation into cell phone radiation standards, a controversial issue that has yet to find consensus within the scientific community.

4.9 GHz band could open up for limited commercial use: The FCC is scrutinizing the 4.9 GHz band and is seeking input on efforts to promote greater use of the band, including opening it up for commercial applications and finding ways to complement the nationwide interoperable LTE public-safety safety broadband network currently in development.